WEST HARTFORD — The Hartford men's basketball team spent a couple of hours on the court one recent afternoon, a practice coach John Gallagher wouldn't let end unless it was to end the right way. Jumping on players about approach and details, Gallagher saw some things he didn't like during the final defensive drill. So he sent his players to the baseline, told them to line up for sprints. "We don't screw around here!" Gallagher said before blowing his whistle. Players ran down the court, returned and were told to line up again. This happened three times before another attempt at the defensive drill. "At least let me leave here feeling good...

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